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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 3, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda 0-26456 N/A
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
Wessex House, 45 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(441) 278-9250
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 25.1 is a Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility and
Qualification of Trustee to qualify JPMorgan Chase Bank, a New York banking
corporation, as trustee with respect to certain issuances of debt securities
under the Company's effective shelf registration statement (File No.
333-110190).
ITEM 7. Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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25.1 Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility of Trustee
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned.
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
Date: May 3, 2004 By: /s/ John D. Vollaro
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Name: John D. Vollaro
Title: Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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25.1 Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility of Trustee
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